Joint Formulary & PAD

Ursodeoxycholic acid - Gallstones

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
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Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Prescribe generically

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Ursodeoxycholic acid
Indication :
Gallstones
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Destolit, Urdox, Ursofalk, Ursogal, Cholerso
Important Information :
Transfer of care to primary care may be appropriate after initiation by the specialist.
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Ursodeoxycholic acid is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Gallstones.

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Committee Recommendations (1)

Local acute Trusts requested that ursodeoxycholic acid, used in the treatment of gall stones, is changed from Amber* to green. It was agreed that it should remain Amber* as initiation would still need to be carried out by the hospital

Prescribe generically.

Note - the branded product Ursofalk 250mg capsules were considered BLACK at the May 2017 PCN